2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease at a Long-term Care Facility, Connecticut

In August 2023, public health officials in Connecticut investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella pneumophila illnesses at a long-term care facility. Three people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:August 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:CT
Pathogen:Legionnaires' Disease
Vehicle(s):Water
Location(s):Residential Care Facility
Molecular test results:Serogroup I

Health impact

Total ill:3

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